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CL-I — Country Liquor Retail Shop

Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules, 1973 (MCLR)  |  Authority: District Superintendent of Excise (DSO)

Red = Critical — inspectors always check these

Daily Sales Register (DSR) CRITICAL
MCLR Rules
Record every bottle sold, brand-wise.
Stock Register CRITICAL
MCLR Rules
Must match physical stock at all times.
Purchase Register with issue permits CRITICAL
MCLR Rules
Every purchase must come with a valid issue permit from distillery.
Issue Permits (from CL-I distillery) CRITICAL
MCLR Rules
Keep all original permits. Verified during inspection.
Current CL-I License (displayed) CRITICAL
MCLR Rules
Must be displayed at the premises.
Breakage / Wastage Register
MCLR Rules
Record any bottles broken or spoiled.
Stock vs DSR
Surprise visits
Keep stock exactly as per register.
Issue permit verification
Every inspection
Every consignment must have its issue permit.
Operating hours
Regular
Country liquor shops have strict timings — follow them.
Sale to minors check
Surprise visits
Display "No Sale to Minors" board. Verify age.

When to Apply

Apply 3 months before expiry

Where to Apply

District Superintendent of Excise (DSO)

Documents Required

  • CL-I license (original)
  • DSR for last year
  • Police NOC
  • Premises agreement
  • Fee challan
  • Municipal NOC

Fee Information

Country liquor shop fee varies by district and location bracket. Check current GR.

Tip

Country liquor shop licenses are location-specific and non-transferable.

Avoid these common violations — they lead to notices, suspension, or license cancellation.

Stock discrepancy HIGH
MCLR Rules
Penalty + possible suspension
Selling without valid issue permit HIGH
MCLR Rules
Show cause notice, stock seizure
Sale to minors HIGH
Section 66, BPA
Criminal case + cancellation
Sale after hours HIGH
Section 65, BPA
License action
Selling foreign liquor on CL-I HIGH
Section 65, BPA
Criminal case
Notice Interpreter Common Situations
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